Panasonic DVD-S325E Service Manual

10 SERVICE PRECAUTIONS10.1. Recovery after the DVD player is repaired.· The DVD player requires no recovery process after it is repaired; therefore, there is no necessity of using recovery disc.· Models that require no recovery process are listed as below(As of Feb.2006):*DVD-K32*DVD-S32*DVD-K325*DVD-S325*DVD-S110.2. Firmware version-up of the DVD player· The firmware of the DVD player may be renewed to improve the quality including operationability and playability to thesubstandard discs.Make sure to observe the following rules when performing version-up.Note:When FROM or module P.C.B. is replaced, carry out the process of firmware version-up.· The latest firmware required for version-up can be downloaded from TSN-WEB [Support Information from NWBG-PAVC].When it is finished, use burning software to make up a version-up disc in the form of CD-R.Note:Do not modify the file name of downloaded data at random; keep the original file names for disc burning.Make sure to select normal format instead of image format.If you may not be able to complete a downloding from the TSN-WEB page, please obtain the file through your localPanasonic Service Organization.· Updating firmware1. Load the version-up disc that is supplied to the player and run it.2. Firmware version of the player is automatically checked. Appropriate message appears whenever necessary.3. Using remote controller’s " ENTER" button or player´s "OPEN/CLOSE" button, select whether version updating is to be doneor not according to the message appearing on the screen.4. a. If " ENTER" is pushed, version updating is performed.b. If " OPEN/CLOSE" is pushed, version updating is cancelled.5. a. When updating is finished, the player will restart. Remove the disc after the tray has opened automatically.b. Remove the disc.6. a. Write the present value into the player as the initial setting of laser drive current. (Refer to section 9.5 initial setting of laserdrive current .)7. Turn off the power.Note:If the AC power supply is shut out during version-up due to a power failure, the version-up is improperly carried out.In such a case, replace the FROM and carry out the version-up again.28DVD-S325E / DVD-S325EG